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tichca

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The nurse is administering an antibiotic intravenously. Which blood level determines the lowest amount of medication present in the patient?
 
  a. Peak
  b. Serum
  c. Therapeutic
  d. Trough

Question 2

Which patient, when compared with the general population, would require a larger dose or more frequent administration of a drug to attain a therapeutic response?
 
  a. A 29-year-old who has been diagnosed with kidney failure
  b. A 35-year-old obese male who is being evaluated for an exercise program
  c. A 52-year-old diagnosed with hypothyroidism and decreased metabolic rate
  d. A 72-year-old with decreased circulatory status



whitcassie

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The lowest amount of a medication in the blood is the trough. The peak is the highest amount of medication in the blood. Serum level identifies the amount of medication present. Therapeutic levels identify the range in which a medication is effective.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
An obese individual would require a larger dose of a drug to attain a therapeutic response. An individual with kidney failure would require less medication because of decreased excretory ability. Individuals with decreased metabolic rate would metabolize drugs more slowly and require smaller doses or less frequent administration. Individuals with decreased circulation would require less medication.



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